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With the advent of the gigabit internet era, when an internet TV bundle contract expires, which option is better: renewing the internet TV contract or switching internet service providers? When the internet TV contract ends, most people have probably pondered this question at least once. So, which method is truly more advantageous?


Internet contracts nationwide are uniformly 3 years. If no action is taken after 3 years, no benefits can be gained. Therefore, it is advisable to first call the current service provider's customer center to check whether the contract period has ended and what benefits are available if you renew the internet TV contract. When switching providers or signing up for new internet service, although there are slight differences among providers, you can receive cash support or gift certificates ranging from 350,000 to 460,000 KRW.


If the SK, KT, or LG internet renewal benefits are less than 350,000 KRW, there is no need to renew the contract. Since switching providers not only provides cash support but also installs the latest set-top box equipment, changing your internet service provider is more beneficial.


The biggest reason for considering internet TV contract renewal is undoubtedly the wired and wireless bundle discount. That is why many people change their internet service when they change their mobile phones. Since internet contracts last 3 years and mobile phone contracts last 2 years, it is not easy to subscribe at exactly the same time. Fortunately, you can change your internet service first and still combine it later when you change your mobile phone, so deciding which telecom provider to switch your mobile phone to and then choosing your internet provider is a good strategy.


Recently, when searching keywords related to internet subscriptions in portal search bars, you can see autocomplete or related search terms such as internet comparison sites, places offering many internet subscription gifts, internet subscription cash support, places giving lots of cash for internet TV, and internet application gift benefits.


When applying for an internet TV bundle product, cash support benefits or internet subscription gifts are important, but ultimately the most crucial factor is the internet TV fee discount. According to the internet subscription community 'Tongsinnara' that provided the data, cash support for internet subscriptions is 410,000 to 460,000 KRW for SK Broadband, 370,000 to 420,000 KRW for KT, and 430,000 to 460,000 KRW for LG Uplus, showing little difference, so fee discounts are becoming more important. The amount of cash support depends on whether you apply for Baekmega internet TV or subscribe to gigabit internet of 500MB or higher.


There are three main ways to get fee discounts when applying for internet TV. The first is the wired and wireless bundle discount by combining with a mobile phone. The second is the wired bundle discount by combining with family internet on the same provider. The third is the affiliated card discount.


For SK Broadband (SK Telecom), there are three wired and wireless bundle discount products: 'On Gajok Free' which is advantageous for one-person bundles, 'On Gajok Plan' which offers significant discounts for two or more people bundled, and 'On Gajok Discount' which provides 30% off mobile phone fees and 50% off internet fees if the family subscription period exceeds 30 years. For KT, if two or more family members use plans costing 69,000 KRW or more, the premium bundle discount is advantageous; if there are plans under 69,000 KRW, the total amount bundle discount applies. LG Uplus offers two options: 'Gajok Muhansarang' and 'Cham Swiun Gajok Gyeoljeol'. For plans over 69,000 KRW, 'Gajok Muhansarang' bundle discount is better, and for plans under 69,000 KRW, 'Cham Swiun Gajok Gyeoljeol' discount is preferable. Since wired and wireless bundle discounts are complex, it is best to consult an expert before subscribing.


'Tongsinnara', which provided the data, is an internet comparison site specializing in subscriptions to the three major telecom companies since 2008. It is the longest-running community on Naver Cafe without changing its purpose. With 150,000 members and installation reviews dating back to 2008, it is a trustworthy community. Above all, it has a stable operation record with zero incidents of gift payment issues and is well-regarded for only making promises it can keep.



For inquiries about new internet subscriptions or changes, you can check through Tongsinnara.


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